-- Posted by stephers24 at 11:57 am on May 31, 2008 My family is getting a new computer (not laptop) and I was wondering what everyone on LW prefers. - I know quite a bit about pc's so if you go mac what type do you suggest... Purpose: Internet Browsing Storing Images and music (not extremely much) -- Posted by LittleItaly at 11:57 am on May 31, 2008 PC! -- Posted by pinklolly101 at 11:58 am on May 31, 2008 Definatly PC -- Posted by only in ky at 11:59 am on May 31, 2008 PC. -- Posted by Silenced at 11:59 am on May 31, 2008 only reason to get a mac is if you want to use it for graphic designing related things, otherwise just get a PC because then the mac will just be an overpriced dust-catcher. -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 12:00 pm on May 31, 2008 If its just for that, get a mac. You could say its like a baby's first computer because even a baby could use a mac. PC's are really for more advanced users -- Posted by marshmellowman at 12:00 pm on May 31, 2008 Macs are PCs, but besides that, Macs are better, For storing images you have the amazing and comes with it free iPhoto, music iTunes. Done. -- Posted by ghostly denial at 12:00 pm on May 31, 2008 Mac = for immense graphics design. PC = for gaming Linux = general usage -- Posted by marshmellowman at 12:00 pm on May 31, 2008 Quote: from MushroomSatsujin at 8:00 pm on May 31, 2008 If its just for that, get a mac. You could say its like a baby's first computer because even a baby could use a mac. PC's are really for more advanced users Not even in the slightest. -- Posted by princesscrewe at 12:04 pm on May 31, 2008 Are you joking!??........Definatly mac! Highly recommended! It's a virus free computer. -- Posted by Natsy at 12:06 pm on May 31, 2008 mac -- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 1:20 pm on May 31, 2008 Quote: from marshmellowman at 12:00 pm on May 31, 2008 Quote: from MushroomSatsujin at 8:00 pm on May 31, 2008 If its just for that, get a mac. You could say its like a baby's first computer because even a baby could use a mac. PC's are really for more advanced users Not even in the slightest. Not from what Ive experienced. Macs are easy as hell to use, but they dont seem to do much. I have a macbook and I can safely say that it was a mistake. -- Posted by King Kong at 3:05 pm on June 1, 2008 if your usd to having a pc, get a pc if your used to a mac, get a mac -- Posted by pleaseremove at 4:20 am on June 2, 2008 If thats all you plan to use it for, then both Windows machines and Macs are perfectly fine for this. They both come with a music player/library and hey both come with a photo storage util. Myself i would go for the PC simply as it is cheaper and it's not like you need anything particularly special for these tasks. -- Posted by TRIPonME at 8:05 am on June 8, 2008 PC = if you hate change; if copying and pasting gives you headaches; if sticking with same-old makes you happy Mac = if you like to buy an overpriced gadget with matte finish; if you like a mousepad with one button; if you love Steve Jobs jkjk... I'd say both does an equally good job at these basic functions (internet surfing, music, photos).  Personally, I'd go for Mac...the learning curve is easy and once you get used to it, I'm sure that you'll be happy that you made the switch. Recommend the white MacBook with the DVD-burner...probably the best bang for the buck...but I'd wait until after WWDC to see if there will be any updates. Good luck shopping. -- Posted by tearsinheaven at 8:56 am on June 11, 2008 right now, i'm seriously considering a mac myself. windows is becoming such a drag with vista and the thousands of new problems that has created, and i've heard that changing over to a mac is really easy to get used to. -- Posted by dkruges at 12:16 am on June 17, 2008 Mac You get iPhoto, iTunes, iCal, iMovie and everything else "I" But seriously Macs are GREAT as family computers although HP makes a touchscreen computer which is pretty neat as a centralized family computer. -- Posted by drifting at 4:57 pm on June 18, 2008 Quote: from princesscrewe at 3:04 pm on May 31, 2008 Are you joking!??........Definatly mac! Highly recommended! It's a virus free computer. Hahaha! Your funny. There has been a Zero day virus for at least half of the .Mac computers released in since OSX. Safari is EXTREMELY vulnerable to attack. -- Posted by anonomouse at 3:34 pm on June 21, 2008 Get an iMac. They are super-simple to use and about the same price as an equally equipped PC (but with a much better operating system). It is an all-in-one with a beautiful screen. The mouse, by the way, has two buttons, it just doesn't look like it. Macs also have very advanced (more so than Windows Vista's) photo tools and music tools (namely iPhoto and iTunes). They also have a great browser, Safari, but if you don't like it, you can always just get Firefox 3 for Mac. -- Posted by ultima171 at 11:30 am on June 29, 2008 get a mac. they are better, faster, gorgeous. they are so easy to use. don't worry about not understanding it. there are plenty of people and ways to learn how to use it (if you even need help). http://www.apple.com/imac/ just check it out,you will love it. pm me f you have anymore questions